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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to the Chorus, when is it right to override the laws of custom?

2. Who ripped the tree out of the ground?

3. The Chorus says that although their triumph is glorious, it ends in what?

4. What kind of monster does the Chorus think Agave might say Pentheus is birthed from?

5. A happy man, according to the Chorus, is one who from day to day has his life what?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What is the role of the Chorus? Using examples from the book describe how the Chorus fulfills this role.

Essay Topic 2

What is the role of the natural world in the play? Use examples from the play to support your answer.

Essay Topic 3

Is there a tragic flaw in Pentheus's character? What is it? If there is not one, why not? Use examples from the play to support your answer.

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